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Ouray Hot Springs Pool Named One of Colorado’s Best

When you’re searching for the best hot springs in Colorado, where do you turn to? Do you use Google to search for something like “best hot springs in Colorado”? Maybe you prefer to use an app like TripAdvisor to narrow down your choices. Then again, you can always check out the Kiowa County Press website, … Continued

Travel Back to Ancient Times at the Wright Opera House

For those of you without plans for the weekend looking for something to do, the Wright Opera House right here in Ouray welcomes you to check out some performance art this Sunday, September 30th courtesy of the Zikr Dance ensemble. The company will be performing its “Runes” show which concentrates on an ancient European alphabet … Continued

The Return of the Fiber Art Festival

In Ouray or around Ouray, the weekends are always full of events and this weekend will continue the trend. This Saturday, the Ouray County Sneffels Fiber Art Festival is making its sixth appearance, showcasing an extensive selection of handmade wearable clothes and art all meticulously made by talented individuals promoting their art. Visitors are more … Continued

Discover Weisbaden Hot Springs

A significant portion of Ouray is tied to the Ute tribe and its Native American chief whom Ouray is named after. Chief Ouray erected one his homes near Weisbaden Hot Springs, developing an appreciation for the supposed healing qualities of its waters. Today, Wiesbaden holds a status as a tourist attraction. Countless numbers of families … Continued

Discover the Guitar Talents of Sarah McQuaid

For those of you that can appreciate talented guitar work, singer-songwriter and guitarist Sarah McQuaid might be a familiar name. The Spanish born, Chicago raised artist began her career in the late 1990s and has since released five albums, the most recent being this year’s If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous. McQuaid … Continued

The Majesty of Mt. Sneffels

The location near the San Juan Mountains means there are plenty of spots to reach soaring elevations while admiring some of the most impressive landscapes in all of the United States. Speaking of the San Juan Mountains, if you explore it deeper you’re going to discover Mr. Sneffels. This trail is reserved exclusively for hikers … Continued

Ouray’s Family Friendly Eateries

Vacationing with the family is always a wonderful experience and Ouray, Colorado provides a wealth of sights to explore and enjoy. Part of the experience of visiting a place you’ve never been is trying some of the local restaurants. The recommendations we’ll be featuring below are great choices the entire family is sure to love. … Continued

Don’t Miss the Farmers Market

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! Have you visited the Ridgway Farmers Market yet? It’s too late to get your ingredients for whatever long weekend meals you intend to prepare, but you can at least be ready for when the market returns next Friday. For those of you that have no clue what we’re talking about, … Continued

Delve Deep into Ouray’s Past at the Ouray County Museum

Ouray, Colorado may be known for its thrilling activities like off-roading but if you’ve read previous blogs we’ve posted, you’ve probably also noticed that despite its relatively small size, it has an extremely rich and fascinating history. Instead of telling you what the latest thrill activities are, we’re telling you about the ongoing exhibits happening … Continued

Catch “Wonder of the World” This Thursday

Performance art is one of those things that you should definitely try and see at least once in your life. There is something quite incredible about watching people bring stories to life, whether it’s a fantastical tale being told or if it’s a depiction of the experiences many of us have been through in our … Continued